1. Our presentation Who are we? Nottingham – key facts and photographs
Why choose Bilborough College Nottingham?
Where is Bilborough College Nottingham?
Photographs of the college
What can you study at the college?
The British education system
Course information
Choosing a university
Some key messages
Obtaining further information

2. Where is Nottingham?
NOTTINGHAM

3. Some facts about Nottingham
A lively, cosmopolitan city of 650,000 people in the centre of the UK
Popular with students from all over the world
A wide choice or restaurants, bars, cinemas, theatres and clubs – to suit all tastes
Home of famous fashion designer, Paul Smith
Great tourist attractions - an intriguing history
A vibrant arts scene
International sports venues and facilities
Excellent shopping facilities – recently voted one of the best shopping cities outside London

8. Why choose Bilborough College ?
Over 30 years’ experience of high quality education
In the Top 15 of British State 6th form Colleges
A route to a British university degree
Outstanding student progression record – including Oxford and Cambridge
Approximately 1950 British students studying A levels
Excellent A level Examination results every year
Excellent facilities in a brand new College built in 2005
Located in the “student city” of Nottingham

9. Where is Bilborough College Nottingham?
Nottingham City Centre

19. What can you study at Bilborough College ?
AS / A-Level
Britain’s oldest qualification
Internationally recognised
Recognised by all British universities including Oxford and Cambridge
Britain’s main university entrance examination

20. AS/A-Levels – what are they?
The oldest British qualification
A 2-year course
A broad range of subjects
National examinations
Final exams based on grades A* to E
Recognised by all universities
Internationally recognised

21. AS/A-Levels What will you study?
Choose 3 or 4 subjects in Year 1
Take AS-Level exams in Year 1
Choose to specialise in 3 subjects in Year 2 - these subjects should be related to your intended university course
Take final A-Level exams in Year 2

22. A/S & A level subjects for students from mainland China
Information & Communication
Technology
Law
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Media Studies
Music
Music Technology
Performance Studies
Photography
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Art
Accounts
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computing
Dance
Drama
Economics
Electronics
Film studies
Geography
Government & Politics

23. Undergraduate University Degree
UK China
Undergraduate University Degree
UK – Chinese Systems
AS/A-Levels
Year 10 or 11

24. Entry requirements for AS/A-Levels
CHINA
Must be 16 in September 2012
Good grades 80% plus in chosen subjects in Chinese Middle or High School Certificate
For Art/Design examples of work
English language minimum IELTS 5.5
Reference letter from current school personal tutor
Interview with Bilborough staff

25. Course fees 2013/14 A S / A levels 4 subjects Included in the fees:
Free airport pick up in Year 1
Free school bus
Sports and recreational
activities
English language support
University application assistance
Assistance with accommodation
Cost per year
£7500
** Note examination fees are NOT included in these fees

30. Other studies and services
English language support to achieve a minimum IELTS 6.5
Study Skills – student-centred learning
British Society
Culture
Habits
Customs
Student Support Services

31. Student Support Services (1)
Free taxi pick-up from the airport for students studying for 1 year or more
Free school bus
Social programme – sporting events, cultural celebrations and visits to places of interest in the UK
Accommodation service

32. Student Support services (2)
Medical registration /medical condition
Police registration
Opening a Bank account

33. Accommodation Cost per week Home-stay £120 Includes: Bed Packed Lunch
Breakfast
Evening meal
£120

34. Total annual budget 2012/13 Based on a 44 weeks
Course fees £ £9000
Induction £1500
Programme
Exam fees £ £ 500
Accommodation £ £5280
Living expenses £ £1760
Total budget £ £16540

35. The Application Process
Complete application form & send with school reports to approved Bilborough College agent
Interview with Bilborough College staff
Offer letter issued
Accept offer & pay deposit (2000GBP)
Confirmation letter issued ( C A S )
Visa application
Visa obtained
Submit Accommodation Request Form
Receive pre-departure information
Provide flight details & arrival time

36. A Level Results at Bilborough College in 2012
98.2% of A level students passed with grades A to E
And
50% of A level exam grades were A*,A or B

37. International students at Bilborough College in 2012
A Level Results for
International students at Bilborough College in 2012
95% of exams passed with grades A to E
52% of exams passed with grades
A* and A
73% of exams passed with
Grades A *, A and B.

38. Progression to UK Universities 2012
607 students from Bilborough 6th Form College gained places at British Universities
This included 182 students going to the top universities including:
Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow,Imperial College London Kings College London,Leeds, Liverpool, London School of Economics, Manchester,Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Queens Belfast, Sheffield, Southampton, University College London,Warwick l

39. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS 2012.
BANGOR, BATH, CARDIFF, DURHAM, ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE, KEELE, KENT, LEICESTER, MANCHESTER, NOTTINGHAM,
OXFORD, SHEFFIELD,
SOAS LONDON, SWANSEA, UCL
UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON
CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG,
HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
COLORADO USA

40. 2012 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
TAM HIU MEN
SUN ROU JIA
LI XIN YI
SHI YUE
PHAM VU HAI DANG
UEAS SCHOLARSHIP
NG CHUNG MUN

41. What can Bilborough College offer you?
You will benefit from a British education
You will study with UK students and other international students
You will have the highest quality support from the moment you arrive
You will improve your English language skills
You will get to know Britain and the British people
You will get used to British teaching methods
You will have the chance to progress to a top British university.

42. Where can I get further information?
Bilborough College Nottingham Website

43. Where can I get further information?
Bilborough College Nottingham Agents
Mainland China FRANCIS WANG